Date Posted: June 2, 2011
Print Edition: May 27, 2011
By Paul Falardeau (The Cascade) – Email
Drummers: underappreciated? Untalented? Explosive? Spinal Tap may lead us down any of these paths, but which, if any, are true? Here are some interesting, skillful and, well, explosive drum-songs.
Fleetwood Mac – “Tusk”
Such a fun drum part; Mic Fleetwood really picks up on the whole tribal-rock thing the gang is going for. Of course, we all know full well it wasn’t elongated teeth that were the body part Mac were referring to.
Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Throw Away Your Television”
A rarely-glimpsed classic in which Chad Smith’s heavy-handed drum-line smacks right up against Flea’s bass groove and Johnny Frusciante’s hip caveman guitar. You ever play Chrono Trigger? Prehistoric level? Am I wrong?
Rush – “Tom Sawyer”
Because “There is no fucking drummer better than Neil Pert!” and I know it ain’t easy being cheesy. These Canadian heavyweight prog-sters carry a lot of talent, but none so much as the guardian of the kits, the grandmaster of the splash cymbal, the…
BLK JKS – “Molalatladi”
Afro-drum rhythms? Check. Wick neo-pop Radiohead sensibilities? Check, check. BLK JKS were associated with whatever you soccer fans do while Hockey fans are checking on the draft (something in South Africa??) Still, the drumming here is tops, it could win the drumming world cup.
